Loon Migration
Update: February 22, 2001Right now, loons are wintering in the ocean and we're wondering
what they're up to. Loon biologist Kevin Kenow and Loon #15746 help us learn about
one loon's winter range, thanks to a satellite transmitter. Where is this loon, and
how far and how often did it move? Try an experiment to ponder how loons can adapt
as they migrate between freshwater lakes and salty oceans.

Loon Migration
Update: March 8, 2001
It's still a bit early for loon tunes on northern lakes, but it's time to practice
looking and listening. Meanwhile, radiomarked juvenile Loon #15746 is at home on
Florida's Gulf Coast. Figure out how fast this loon flew to get there. Compare this
loon's migration to that of Loon #2539 and you'll see that birds of a feather may
flock together, but no two loons are alike.

Loon Migration
Update: March 22, 2001
Get ready! Loons can easily fly 55-60 miles per hour, and some are on their way!
A loon's feathers keep its skin dry even on dives as deep as 60 meters, but how do
its beak, eyes, legs, and feet keep warm? See what juvenile Loon #15746 might be
doing in Florida, and why it won't be back this spring. Could you identify a loon
by its footprints? How about its song? Answers to last time's Challenge Questions,
and 3 new questions too!

Loon Migration
Update: April 5, 2001
Loons are on the move! They're flooding inland, with 89 new sightings, but they haven't
yet reached some northern states or Canada. Find out why! Loons don't have any trouble
landing in a small patch of open water, but they CAN have trouble taking off again.
See our Loon Flight Lesson for details. Try your ear at distinguishing the yodels
of three different males from three different lakes.

Loon Migration
Update: April 19, 2001
Bright in their beautiful breeding plumage and filling the north with their haunting
calls, loons are dropping down into clear northern lakes as fast as the ice goes
out. See the jump on our map. Do they always return to the same territory? Do they
really mate for life? Dr. Walter Piper dispels some old loon legends with new findings.
Earth Day is coming, and YOU can help loon conservation efforts.

FINAL Loon Migration
Update: May 3, 2001
Loons are starting to reach their finish line! They have surged north, their wild
calls thrilling more and more observers as they descend upon the opening waters of
northern lakes for a new year. Each pair of loons only lays two eggs, and they're
lucky if both babies reach adulthood. Find out why. How do artificial nesting platforms
help? View video clips of nesting loons, and hear their call once more. Welcome back,
loons!